US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6204-AS-PWSide A
PD-1-6204-BS-PW STERLINGSide B
Vinyl pressings
Fever
by Roy Ayers · 1979
18 pressings7 countriesDiscoSoulFunk / Soul
Fever was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Fever
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6204
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T2 PD-1-6204-A-CTCA
T1 PD-1-6204-B-CTCB
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6204Polydor 2391 396
- Format
- LP, Album · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6204-AS-PW STERLING (PR)Runout, Side A
PD-1-6204-BS-PW STERLINGRunout, Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6204Polydor 2391 396
- Format
- LP, Album · 72 - PRC (Richmond) pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6204-AS-PRC-1-1-1 STERLINGVariant 1, A side
PD-1-6204-BS-PRC-1-11-1 STERLINGVariant 1, B side
PD-1-6204-AS-PRC-1-1-1111Variant 2, A side
PD-1-6204-BS-PRC-1-11-11 STERLINGVariant 2, B side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6204Polydor 2391 396
- Format
- LP, Album · 26 - PRC (Compton) pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6204-AS-CMP-1 PRCW-1Side 1
PD-1-6204-BS-CMP-1 PRCW-1Side 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6204
- Format
- LP, Album · 24 = Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6204-AS-MW (MR) ◁24198 ①Side A Runout Etched, Except (MR) Stamped
PD-1-6204-BS-MW (MR) STERLING ◁24198-X ①Side B Runout Etched, Except (MR) STERLING Stamped
2391 396Inter'l Cat. No. On Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2391 396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1251First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Norway | Polydor 2391 396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 396First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2391 396 / Polydor PD-1-6204First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204 / Polydor 2391 396First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204 / Polydor 2391 396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204 / Polydor 2391 396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204 / Polydor 2391 396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor SUPER 1013 / Polydor 2485 160LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Urban UMID 2 / Urban 833 846-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Will Bring Us Back Together6:00
- A2Simple And Sweet4:45
- A3Take Me Out To The Ball Game4:12
- A4I Wanna Feel It (I Wanna Dance)5:00
- B1Fever5:45
- B2Is It Too Late To Try?4:33
- B3If You Love Me5:30
- B4Leo5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fever are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Fever are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was Fever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6204.
How do I tell if my copy of Fever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6204, 2391 396, MPF 1251, 23 91 396) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6204-AS-PW and PD-1-6204-BS-PW STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fever on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
